
Tiffen
Tiffen 55SEP1 55mm Sepia 1 Camera Lens Filter
★★★★★
Add a warm, vintage brown tone to your 55mm lens shots with Tiffen's American-made Sepia 1 filter.
$59.94*
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Overview
Key Features
Package Dimensions: 4 L x 0.9 H x 3.3 W (inches)
Package Weight : 0.16 pounds
Country of Origin : United States
55mm diameter
Specifications
Brand
Tiffen
Model
55SEP1
Filter Size
55mm
Filter Effect
Sepia 1 (light warm brown)
Country of Origin
United States
Dimensions
4 × 3.3 × 0.9 inches
Weight
0.16 lbs
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Produces a subtle, natural-looking warm tone that avoids the artificial look of heavy digital sepia filters.
- Made in the USA using Tiffen's ColorCore glass technology for consistent optical quality.
- Standard 55mm threading allows easy attachment and stacking with other filters.
- Provides an in-camera effect that reduces post-processing time for vintage-style shoots.
👎 Cons
- The Sepia 1 effect is fixed in intensity — you cannot dial it up or down like a digital filter adjustment.
- Only available in 55mm, so a step-up ring is needed if your lenses use different thread sizes.
- The warm cast applies uniformly across the entire frame with no selective control.
- Limited creative use compared to post-processing, where sepia tone, intensity, and blending can be fine-tuned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What effect does the Sepia 1 filter produce?
It adds a subtle warm brown tone to your images, creating a nostalgic, turn-of-the-century look without being overly heavy-handed.
What is the difference between Sepia 1 and stronger Sepia filters like Sepia 2 or 3?
Sepia 1 is the lightest strength in the series, providing a gentle warm tint. Higher numbers produce progressively deeper and more saturated sepia tones.
What lens thread size does this filter fit?
It fits lenses with a 55mm filter thread. Check your lens cap or lens barrel markings to confirm your thread size before purchasing.
Can I stack this filter with other 55mm filters?
Yes, the Tiffen Sepia 1 uses standard 55mm threading and can be stacked with other filters, though stacking multiple filters may increase the risk of vignetting on wide-angle lenses.
Is this filter made of glass or resin?
Tiffen filters are manufactured with optically precise glass using Tiffen's ColorCore technology, made in the United States.